review Page 194 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Iowa looks to reapply tread hosting No. 13 Purdue
Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer had a pointed message for his team following a narrow win over struggling Oregon on Feb. 7.,"We just got to be better," he said. "More energy.",Although the No. 13 Boilermakers collected an 80-77 overtime victory Tuesday night at No. 7 Nebraska, Loyer's comments from the ...
Colorado, after ugly defeat, attempts to slow No. 22 BYU
When BYU starts to make 3-pointers, coach Kevin Young is excited to see what the No. 22 Cougars can do.,BYU gets another crack at connecting from beyond the arc when it hosts Colorado on Saturday in Provo, Utah.,In its past two games, BYU (18-6, 6-5 Big 12) committed a total of just 11 turnovers. Th...
No. 14 Florida, No. 25 Kentucky clash in key SEC matchup
Kentucky basketball is back where it believes it belongs.,The Wildcats, who went 9-6 to open the season, resurfaced in the AP Top 25 poll on Monday at No. 25 after recent strong play, making their Saturday matchup at No. 14 Florida in Gainesville one between ranked teams.,All season long as his grou...
No. 6 UConn hosts rematch with fiery Georgetown
The ability to make plays in a close game eluded UConn last week against St. John's in front of a more hostile crowd than anticipated.,After the Huskies' clutch tendencies returned Wednesday at Butler, No. 6 Connecticut attempts to remain atop of the Big East when it hosts Georgetown on Saturday nig...
No. 15 Virginia turns to neutral-site game vs. flickering Ohio State
No. 15 Virginia extended its winning streak to five games on Tuesday, but it didn't come easy.,The Cavaliers will now briefly step out of conference to face Ohio State on Saturday night in Nashville.,It's part of the inaugural Nashville Hoops Showdown, a neutral-site game designed to boost NCAA Tour...
No. 11 North Carolina hosts Pitt without Caleb Wilson
The nation's 11th-ranked team is about to find out how it fares without the nation's No. 8 player.,North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson, ranked eighth in KenPom.com's Player of the Year ratings, fractured his left hand in Tuesday's loss at Miami and the Tar Heels announced Thursday afternoon...
No. 19 Vanderbilt hopes 'prideful' win carries over vs. Texas A&M
No. 19 Vanderbilt followed its worst loss of the season with an impressive victory on the road against Auburn.,When the Commodores (20-4, 7-4 SEC) host Texas A&M (17-7, 7-4) on Saturday in Nashville, they will get a better gauge on how they've recovered from last weekend's 92-91 defeat at the hands ...
No. 17 St. John's visits Providence intent on revenge
No. 17 St. John's seeks revenge for its lone Big East loss when it treks north to Providence on Saturday afternoon.,The Red Storm (19-5, 12-1) have rattled off a 10-game winning streak since the Friars (11-14, 4-10) walked into Madison Square Garden on Jan. 3 and claimed a 77-71 win.,St. John's exte...
No. 7 Nebraska deals with adversity, seeks salve in skidding Northwestern
Seventh-ranked Nebraska clearly has commanded the fundamentals during a banner start, yet coach Fred Hoiberg still harps on the importance of pivoting.,That's because he knows the Cornhuskers can't focus on the past as they host slumping Northwestern on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.,Tuesday's 80-77 over...
After huge win, No. 9 Kansas hopes to take fight to No. 5 Iowa St.
Few teams in college hoops are hotter than Kansas right now, but the No. 9 Jayhawks may have to ramp up their game even more Saturday when they play No. 5 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa.,Kansas coach Bill Self's club has spent all season trying to find its identity and somehow keep Darryn Peterson, a like...
UCLA sees ex-Bruin Aday Mara in battle with No. 2 Michigan
Saturday's game between UCLA and No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor will feature a mini-reunion. It just doesn't sound like a particularly friendly one.,In the only game of the regular season between the teams, it marks the first time the Bruins and Wolverines have met since 7-foot-3 Michigan junior center...
Italy under no pressure ahead of uphill battle against US women’s hockey
MILAN, Italy -- Italy is prepared for an uphill battle after unexpectedly reaching the women's Olympic ice hockey quarterfinals, but go into a clash with the heavily favored United States feeling no pressure.,The underdog hosts defied the odds and the doubters by winning two games, against France an...
No. 4 Duke, No. 20 Clemson to fight for first place in ACC
First place will be at stake in the Atlantic Coast Conference when No. 20 Clemson visits No. 4 Duke on Saturday afternoon at Durham, N.C.,Duke (22-2, 11-1 ACC) recovered from its last-second loss to rival North Carolina last weekend by winning 70-54 at Pitt on Tuesday night.,Clemson (20-5, 10-2) cam...
Without Jaren Jackson Jr., Jazz take aim at Blazers
Jaren Jackson Jr. was fitting in well and making a solid first impression with the Utah Jazz.,On Thursday morning, however, the Jazz announced Jackson will undergo surgery on his left knee. Their announcement came nine days acquiring him in an eight-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.,Without J...
Defensive-minded No. 18 Saint Louis lugs win streak to Loyola Chicago
For Josh Schertz and No. 18 Saint Louis, offensive performance starts with the effort provided on the defensive end.,The Billikens, riding a 17-game winning streak, will look to remain sharp on defense when they travel to face Loyola Chicago on Friday.,Saint Louis (23-1, 11-0 Atlantic 10) turned up ...
No. 10 Michigan State, Wisconsin collide after OT wins vs. Illinois
Michigan State faces a tough road challenge when the No. 10 Spartans take on Wisconsin in a Big Ten Conference matchup Friday night in Madison, Wis.,Both the Spartans and Badgers are coming off overtime victories against nationally ranked Illinois.,Michigan State (20-4, 10-3 Big Ten) has been idle s...
Jazz look for continued success from Jaren Jackson Jr. vs. Blazers
Jaren Jackson Jr. is fitting in well and making a solid first impression with the Utah Jazz.,The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year also has a solid offensive game, and he will look to record a 20-point performance for the fourth straight game with his new team when the Jazz battle the Portland...
Thunder, Bucks enter matchup without superstars
The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks faced off, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo led their teams in scoring.,When the teams meet again Thursday in Oklahoma City in their final game before the All-Star break, neither star will be available.,Gilgeous-Alexander i...
Lakers chase bounce-back vs. slumping Mavericks
After taking the court with a skeleton crew Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers will aim to assemble a more competitive lineup when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.,Both teams will be playing their final game before the extended All-Star break.,The Lakers were essentially missing all of their...
Rory McIlroy starts search for consistent excellence at Pebble Beach
The start of the PGA Tour's signature event schedule attracts the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and more to make their season debuts stateside at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, beginning Thursday in Pebble Beach, Calif.,The tour usually kicks off each season with the Sentry (formerly Sentry ...